African Union renews call for immediate, unconditional lifting of Zimbabwe sanctions
The African Union (AU) has renewed its call for the immediate and unconditional lifting of unilateral sanctions imposed on institutions and individuals in Zimbabwe, citing their adverse impact on the country’s socio-economic development.
The African Union has reiterated its demand for the immediate and unconditional removal of sanctions placed on Zimbabwe, citing the detrimental effects on the nation's socio-economic development. In a Friday statement, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed worry that these sanctions continue to hinder Zimbabwe's economic advancement and impede its development goals.
The AU asserts that these measures have impeded Zimbabwe's access to international financial systems, discouraged foreign direct investment, raised the costs of conducting business, and substantially limited the country's capacity to receive development aid. The Commission noted that the sanctions have also hindered progress towards Zimbabwe's Vision 2030, the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) regional economic integration goals, the AU's Agenda 2063, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Youssouf reiterated the AU's determination to assist Zimbabwe in efforts to achieve the lifting of these sanctions. The AU also expressed full agreement with a statement released by the SADC Chairperson on behalf of the regional bloc, reinforcing the region's stance on this matter.
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